Fire safety

Fire protection at home
Source:
Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency

Protect yourself and your neighbours from fire
Source:
Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency

1. Emergency Measures

Illustration:
Swedish Civil Defence & Resilience Agency

Call Emergency Services:
 If you see a fire, immediately call 112.

– In Case of Fire:

Follow these steps:

1. RESCUE
2. WARN
3. ALERT
4. EXTINGUISH

Tip:

Watch the video from
the Swedish Civil Defence & Resilience Agency

2. Preventative measures

Illustrations:
Swedish Civil Defence & Resilience Agency

• Charge mobile phones, laptops and other
  electronic devices on a hard surface and
  use a CE-marked charger.
• Avoid charging electronic devices in
  bed, on sofas or on other soft surfaces.
• Replace electrical equipment that smells
  burnt, makes unusual noises or has visible
  damage.

• If possible, charge batteries for smaller electric
  vehicles in a designated area. If charging must
  take place in your home, keep the battery under
  supervision.
• Avoid charging e-scooters or other batteries
  in the hallway, as it is often your escape route
  in the event of a fire.

• Do not place anything that can catch fire on
  or near the stove.
• Do not leave the stove unattended when it is
  switched on.
• Turn off the stove when not in use.

The responsibility for fire
safety lies with both us
and our tenants.

Important preventive measures include:

• Extinguish candles before leaving home.
• Do not throw cigarette butts or other flammable
  materials in the garbage room.
• Clean the kitchen fan regularly.
• Check your smoke alarm frequently.
• Make it a habit to close the doors to common areas,
  such as basements and attics, to reduce the risk of
  both fire and burglary.

3. Smoke detectors

Important Function:
Smoke detectors save lives.

– Missing One?
Contact us to have one installed.

– Testing:
Regularly test your smoke detector by holding down
the button until it alarms.
– If it doesn’t work, try changing the battery.
– If the issue persists, report it to your
housing host.

– Special Cases:
 At Gibraltargatan 78 and 80, the smoke alarms
have non-replaceable batteries. Report these
directly on My Pages.

4. Evacuation alarms

– Shared Alarms:
Evacuate the building immediately if the alarm
goes off.

– Automatic Alarm:
Sends a signal to a staffed alarm operator who
will take appropriate action.

5. Storage in Stairwells
and Common Areas

– The stairwell is your escape route.
It is also the emergency services’ access route
in case of fire.

– It is forbidden to store flammable items,
park bicycles, or block areas in:

– Stairwells
– Laundry rooms
– Corridors

Keep these areas clear for safety!

6. Barbecuing

Never throw hot ashes directly into the rubbish bin.
Ashes, coal and similar material must be stored in
a metal container with a lid. Place on a fireproof
surface outdoors.

– Not Allowed:
Barbecuing indoors, on balconies or near the
houses is prohibited.

– Alternative:
Use the grills available in designated outdoor
areas.